LLVLC On YouTube: Did Your Lofty Expectations Doom Your Low-Carb Diet To Fail? (Episode 67)
LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com blogger Jimmy Moore and his wife Christine wanted to look at an important issue regarding why so many people seem to fail when they start on a low-carb (or ANY) diet in the latest installment of their popular “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb on YouTube” series. In Episode 67, Jimmy and Christine address those people who have written to them with concerns about “failing” on their low-carb diet because they have ONLY lost 12 pounds in the first two weeks and they expected to lose 25. These unreasonable expectations happen time and time again and they can play psychologically on anyone who becomes obsessed with what the scale tells them about their progress. But you gotta remember to celebrate the successes you have attained and that includes other things besides weight loss like your energy improvements and outstanding health. This video is a friendly reminder that having goals are great, but don’t let them rule you and lead to your diet demise. Keep watching “Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube” and send us your comments and questions at livinlowcarbman@charter.net anytime. Visit Jimmy Moore at his www.LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com blog, www.TheLivinLowCarbShow.com podcast, and his discussion forum at http for even more education, encouragement, and inspiration about the amazingly healthy low-carb lifestyle!
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May 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Leslie, you are gonna do great livin’ la vida low-carb. Let us know how we can help you continue your AMAZING success!
May 4th, 2009 at 3:45 am
I realized today that my low-carb exectation is that I will lose weight fast and put it right back on plus extra–just as I have done with traditional dieting. I’ve low-carbed just over a month and lost eight pounds. MY improvement in overall health is enough to keep going, which I know will produce added results eventually, but I really am scared of losing only to regain it all. Sounds wiggy, but it’s true.
May 4th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Great video guys! I think is a bigger problem than most of us realize. We tend to put way too much pressure on ourselves to see certain numbers on the scale. I’d rather lose inches than pounds any day!
Keep up the good work!
May 4th, 2009 at 11:43 am
There are a lot of “wiggy” people who believe that, Amelia! But you just gotta keep doing what works for YOU and forget about all those things that would sidetrack you from doing what’s right.
May 4th, 2009 at 11:43 am
I agree, Amy! THANKS for watching!
May 4th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
For me a low carb diet has been a lifestyle change. I was bulimic for over 30 plus years and this way of eating actually took that desire completely away. I have been able to maintain my weight with out guilt and need to purge. I just celebrated my 5 year anniversary of being on low carb. I do not cheat but eat only legal foods but never count carbs either now that I have pretty much reached my goal within 3 or 4 pounds.
May 4th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
CONGRATULATIONS Skeeter! I’m so proud of you.
May 4th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
LOL
May 4th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Glad you enjoyed it!
May 5th, 2009 at 2:12 am
Enjoy watching them to, so thank YOU. This was a great video, and your SO right on target…I was like you about the scales I would hit them several times a day because I was so excited how the weight was melting away…but anyway, hey thanks for the great vid budd(ies)!
May 5th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
THANKS John!
May 6th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Thanks for the video you guys. Very helpful and encouraging. By the way my nick name is Pookie Lol Take care you two
May 6th, 2009 at 2:56 am
WOW!! Just what I needed!! Thanks for the references to previous episodes.- really really helpful! You guys are so funny! Can’t wait to cruise with you.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:55 am
jimmy, already mentioned on facebook, but really liking the facial hair. keep it like it is right now
May 6th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
this is just so great. I’m still fairly new at doing Atkins. Jimmy, your videos really inspire me. Thank you for doing them!
May 6th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
That’s too funny Pookie! Christine calls me that ALL THE TIME!
May 6th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
WOO HOO! That cruise will be here before you know it!
May 6th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Trying to…I trim it every few days so it stays this length…it’s growing on Christine, too.
May 6th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
You’re gonna do great on your healthy low-carb lifestyle Cheryl! STICK WITH IT!
May 6th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I think the main thing about weighing yourself daily is that you have to know your limits. If seeing the scale go up makes you depressed and does just the opposite of what it should do (motivate you) then you shouldn’t weigh yourself. For me, it’s a daily check to know where I’m at… and what I need to do that day to get where I want to be. I’ve thought about going low-carb I absolutely LOVE bread, carbs.. mmmmmm. I feel like it’s my main weakness. Looking forward to watching!!
May 6th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
EXACTLY! That’s why we’re all different. Thank you for sharing.
May 7th, 2009 at 3:43 am
The beard looks awesome, Jimmy!
May 7th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
THANKS! Trying to keep it trimmed and it’s doing well.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
What is “realistic” when setting a weight loss goal? To achieve worthwhile goal, one should set a specific goal along with a timeline; so, if I want to lose “x” amount of pounds in 90 days, HOW would I determine what’s realistic? I have no idea. I DO know “excites me”. If I lost 30 pounds in 30 days, I would do a double-back flip! Is that realistic?
If I lost, let’s say, only 2 pounds in 30 days, I would be annoyed. Yes, technically, it’s a loss, BUT gee whiz.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Great points, Mark! I think people expect weight loss to be a perfect straight line and it NEVER works that way. And we’re all different as to the speed that the weight loss happens. Finding your groove and sticking with it no matter what will keep your expectations from being inflated.